Graduate and Professional Studies Admission Counselor

Fairfield University is a co-educational, comprehensive Jesuit university with a 200-acre campus located along the scenic shoreline community of Fairfield, CT. The University is comprised of approximately 3,500 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate students pursuing degrees within 5 schools: The College of Arts and Sciences, The Charles F. Dolan School of Business, The School of Engineering, The Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, and School of Education and Human Development.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Assists in the recruitment of prospective graduate and second degree nursing students, advises on admission processes, and provides support and guidance to prospective students from inquiry through matriculation; manages recruitment strategy in specified territory; performs specific additional responsibilities as listed.

WORK CONDITIONS:

Position is located in-person on the Fairfield, CT campus. Ability to work some evenings and weekends required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree required.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

1-2 years of admission experience or comparable experience in education or sales; experience in planning and implementing a comprehensive recruitment plan. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are essential, as well as strong interpersonal skills, detail orientation, and the ability to multitask. Preference will be given to candidates with higher education office experience, particularly as it pertains admissions/ enrollment management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Assists in the recruitment of graduate and second degree students to increase enrollments. This involves:

• Counseling prospective students regarding admission procedures and the initial advising on academic programs
• Coordinating follow-up communication with prospects and applicants from inquiry through to admission and matriculation
• Attending graduate fairs, transfer fairs and corporate events as assigned
• Participating in on-campus and virtual recruitment functions including Information Sessions and Orientations

Assists in maintaining office operations, including:

• Greeting the public and answering telephones in a courteous manner
• Keeping up to date on program details, deadlines and tuition costs to ensure that current information is provided
• Processing applications for all graduate and professional studies programs for both domestic and international students
• Reviewing college transcripts for prerequisite evaluation and calculating GPAs
• Preparing admission letters and processing admissions decisions